Inaddition to walking and running speeds, ascents and descents will also affect intensity, energy
expenditure,and muscle fitness. For example, walking uphill slowly can burn as many calories as walking
brisklyon a flat terrain. Walking or running technique, carrying a backpack and the quality of the surface
alsohave an effect on intensity. This is seen in the amount of expended calories.
Belowtypical calorie expenditures per hour (kcal/h) for a person weighing 75 kg. If you weigh less, fewer
caloriesare expended; if more, a greater amount of calories are expended.
SlowWalking Walking Briskwalking Running Fastrunning
300kcal 400kcal 500kcal 700kcal 800kcal
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